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Oxford colleges take Aviva to High Court in COVID-19 insurance case

Twenty-nine Oxford colleges have launched High Court proceedings against insurance firm Aviva. The case, which was filed last month, concerns Aviva’s alleged breach of contract through failing to pay...

Oxford Union sued for editing Susan Abulhawa’s speech

The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) has filed a discrimination claim against the Oxford...

Protests outside Oxford asylum hotel as campaigners call for unity and compassion

Around 50 protesters from Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) and other local groups gathered...

Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a...

Independent learning more beneficial than contact hours, report finds

The HEA 2016 Engagement Survey was based on the responses of 23,198 students at 29 institutions

Former Varsity boxer Tony Abbott challenged to political boxing match

The former Australian PM Tony Abbott boxed for Oxford in 1982

Oxford Merchandise continues to expand in India

The Oxford brand is licenced for merchandising across 80 nations

Oxford study fears for “fake news” during French election

The Oxford Internet Institute found that the bulk of France’s junk traffic targeted Emmanuel Macron

University under fire for “Orwellian” guidance report

The University have since apologised for their "mistake" in claiming that avoiding eye-contact may be a sign of racism

OUSU launch campaign to break class barriers

A motion passed at the weekly meeting of OUSU Council on Wednesday mandated the creation a Student Union ‘Class Act’ Campaign

Council votes to open up council and University buildings to the homeless

A motion has been passed in favour of making vacant buildings in Oxford available for the homeless, following Open House campaign

O’Neill returns to Oxford

Twitter controversy blocks election hopes for Oxford's Sean O’Neill

Merton Street shut after Corpus boppers take to the roof

Fire engines called after several Corpus Christi students climbed on the roof following a bop

Oxford students to run for Council positions

Students will be running for seats in divisions including Abingdon East and Cowley

Shock election of Shakira Martin

New NUS president sees off Malia Bouattia and Tom Harwood

University plans to replace matriculation with online registration

Senior college sources suggest academic staff unhappy about the proposals

Former US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is coming to Oxford

The ex-Democrat presidential candidate will speak at the Sheldonian for a book launch

Cambridge beats Oxford in new university league table

Oxford again finds itself behind rival Cambridge in Complete University Guide rankings

BREAKING: Shakira Martin is next NUS President

Martin won overwhelmingly in the first round of voting

Oxford poet wins prestigious award

The director of Oxford Business College is to receive an award for his poetry, written in Hindi

Oxford shrimp named after Pink Floyd

The new discovery has been given the name of the 1970s band due to its “pink claw”

Doctor Who’s ‘Sonic Screwdriver’ included in Oxford Dictionary

The addition of the Doctor’s trademark gadget coincides with the premiere of the tenth season of the show

Oxford Academics elected to American Academy

The American Academy, one of the oldest US research centres, has appointed two Oxford academics

Oxford reacts to snap election as long-serving Labour MP resigns

Applications open for Andrew Smith's Oxford East seat, while Lib Dems hope to take Oxford West from Conservatives

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